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In reply to the discussion: Ahh, shit. Dem megadonor and supporter, George Clooney now calling for Biden to drop out. Damn, Damn, Damn [View all]
BoomaofBandM
(1,922 posts)25. Another rich white man, and an entertainer. Shame.
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Ahh, shit. Dem megadonor and supporter, George Clooney now calling for Biden to drop out. Damn, Damn, Damn [View all]
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
OP
That they are out performing Biden doesn't cause you some trepidation?
Cuthbert Allgood
Jul 2024
#51
I wouldn't be surprised if this could be a little more personal than some of the other announcements
ColinC
Jul 2024
#7
True enough, but it was reported that both talked that through--before the big fundraiser-- and the WH talk mellowed
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
#9
Yeah. I just wouldn't be surprised if Clooney still has a chip on his shoulder and this could be an ideal time to
ColinC
Jul 2024
#10
RUN George. You would win in a heartbeat. Everyone loves you abd you know everything you need to know.
Srkdqltr
Jul 2024
#13
Who cares .....he's adorable... he looks the part.. the magical thinking is winning.
Srkdqltr
Jul 2024
#26
I know im so tired of all this magical thinking from people who should know better.
Srkdqltr
Jul 2024
#59
All you need is a total of 14 years living in the US. It doesn't have to be consecutive either.
Celerity
Jul 2024
#33
This is a coordinated effort folks. They will be leaking statements like this up to the convention
ebbie15644
Jul 2024
#16
I am still not understanding the "need a new candidate" There are two people on this ticket
Bev54
Jul 2024
#24
"As Democrats, we collectively hold our breath or turn down the volume whenever we see the president"
CaptainTruth
Jul 2024
#31
I'm not in the habit, nor do I condone censoring information. Even that with which I disagree, if credible.
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
#43
I'm sure clooney started reading or listening to what others were saying and consequently, changed his mind.
Omnipresent
Jul 2024
#49
It's long past time for DU to wean itself from its fascination with the musings of celebrities.
cloudbase
Jul 2024
#50
Clooney is a good Democrat, and knows Biden and was with him a few weeks sgo.
dem4decades
Jul 2024
#55
Maybe he saw something that concerned him, and then that concern was validated?
dem4decades
Jul 2024
#62
All that happened BEFORE Clooney co-hosted the largest fundraiser ever for Biden.
Ms. Toad
Jul 2024
#76
NY Mag just dropped an article about it. I'm not the only one who thinks there's more to the story.
shrike3
Jul 2024
#80
Scads and scads of people have expressed their concern and called for Joe to drop out, in the NYT and on the air.
shrike3
Jul 2024
#83
Clooney fancies himself a serious voice, donor and now apparently a PRESESIDENT WHISPERER
leftgirl
Jul 2024
#58
Just can't resist "attacking the messenger," eh, Emile. At this time this post has 2008 views, 68 replies, 19 recs AND
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
#69
My very first sentence made clear I don't agree with Clooney, but attack me anyway for merely posting about it.
hlthe2b
Jul 2024
#71